Grinch Jello Shots

These Grinch Christmas Jello Shots are guaranteed to liven up the party! An easy video tutorial and step-by-step recipe included!

Grinch Jello Shots made with green jello for Christmas

Grinch Christmas Jello Shots

Jello shots are a flashback to my college daysย โ€” I think they were pretty much a staple at every party. Not that I went to a lot of parties or anything… wink, wink…

These Grinch Jello shots are such a fun departure from the “usual” holiday drinks. Plus they are super pretty and will look great on your Christmas party table! (Be sure to keep out of reach of the kiddos!)

If you’ve been looking for fun and festive Christmas Jello shot recipes for upcoming holiday parties, these are a must-try!!

What is a Jello Shot?

When making Jello shots, alcohol is used in place of some of the water when mixing the gelatin. This makes the final gelatin “boozy” like a cocktail.

Just like traditional shots or shooters, Jello shots are meant to be consumed all at once. Though you can’t quite drink them…it’s more like a slurp!

They’re fun and fruity tasting, and great for those who don’t like a strong alcohol taste. But they DO contain alcohol so they’re for grown-ups only!

Grinch Jello Shots - with whipped cream and a heart sprinkle

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups water
  • Green Jello (6oz packet)
  • 3/4 cup peppermint schnapps
  • 3/4 cup spiced rum
  • Whipped cream
  • Peppermints or candy cane (crushed)
  • Edible heart confetti sprinkles

Kitchen Supplies Used:

green jello shots with whipped cream and a heart sprinkle

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 cups water to boil, then transfer to a heat-resistant bowl.
  2. Stir in green Jello until dissolved.
  3. Add your liquors and stir to mix.
  4. Pour into shot glasses.
  5. Allow to cool to room temperature, then move to fridge to chill.
  6. Garnish with whipped cream, crushed peppermints or candy cane, and heart sprinkles when ready to serve.

Tips For Making Christmas Jello Shots

  • We used theseย Edible heart confetti sprinklesย on top of our whipped cream – they make the perfect “Grinch hearts!”
  • Be sure to allow your Christmas Jello shot liquid to cool to room temperature before pouring into shot glasses. If the liquid is still boiling it could melt plastic shot glasses or crack glass.
  • We love break-resistant shot glassesย – they look like real glass, but are actually thick plastic so they’re much safer for parties.
  • If you can find peppermint whipped cream at the store, it would be a great topping for this Christmas jello!

green jello shots inspired by the grinch

Non-Alcoholic Version

If you’re hosting a family party, you can totally make these nonalcoholic and serve as a party dessert instead. Here’s how:

  • Make green gelatin according to package directions (using all water and no booze).
  • Add a couple drops of peppermint extract while mixing the liquid gelatin.
  • Pour into small plastic cups and allow to set.
  • Top with whipped cream and heart sprinkles as seen here.

More Grinch Inspired Fun

Both of these recipes use the same red heart sprinkles, so you can stock up on those and make them all!

green snowball cookies with red heart decoration aka Grinch Cookies

More festive holiday drink recipes:

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Grinch Jello Shots (with Video)

These Grinch Christmas Jello Shots are guaranteed to liven up the party!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, cocktail, Grinch, holiday
Servings: 12
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 packages flavored green gelatin (6 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup peppermint schnapps
  • 3/4 cup spiced rum
  • whipped cream for garnish
  • peppermints for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then pour into a heat-safe bowl. Stir in green Jell-O and mix until dissolved.
  • Add peppermint schnapps and spiced rum; stir to mix.
  • Pour Christmas Jello shots liquid into shot glasses. Allow to cool to room temperature, then place in fridge to set.
  • When serving, garnish with whipped cream and crushed peppermints.

Video

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 35mg | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 1mg

Note: This recipe contains alcohol and is intended for ages 21+ For a family-friendly version, omit the peppermint schnapps and rum.

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15 Comments

  1. Followed the recipe to a T and my jello is not setting. Wondering if there was supposed to be cold water added, as that is how you normally make jello.

  2. These shots are cute in theory, but the combo of lime with the minty schnapps and spiced rum was questionable ๐Ÿ™ Tasted very much like a weird cough syrup. Glad we tested it before our christmas party. Maybe lemon or citrus vodka would be better with the green jello.

  3. The peppermint schnapps and spiced rum work well together. I mixed about half a shot of each together and a nice warm feeling and went down smooth. Making these for a Friendsgiving. Can’t wait to try them with the garnishes.

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